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1. Buddha & Pals, Bangkok

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Buddha & Pals stands as a multipurpose space in central Bangkok - open as a daytime café, and a place for lunch and dinner. But, the venue shines most as an evening bar. Book ahead, order drinks, and enjoy the weekend jazz ensembles.

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2. Smalls, Bangkok

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Three-tiered venue that has earned a reputation as one of Bangkok's best live music bars. Expect jazz most nights, an extensive cocktail menu, and bistro-style dishes - all within an intimate space.

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3. BKK Social Club, Bangkok

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A luxurious cocktail bar located in Bangkok's Four Seasons Hotel. As is to be expected from such a hotel, everything at the BKK Social Club denotes upmarket leisure - from stylish décor, to the expertly-made cocktails.

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4. Tropic City, Bangkok

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This acclaimed locale is Bangkok's first tropical cocktail bar. The drinks are innovative, colorful, and beautifully garnished. Set in an impossibly trendy, neon-lit space.

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5. Le Café des Stagiaires - Bangkok, Bangkok

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Franco-Belgian neighborhood bar in Sathorn shifting from casual lunches into loud, late-night DJ sets. Sidewalk tables fill early for beers and cocktails while the eclectic three-story interior runs upbeat until close.

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6. Ground Control, Bangkok

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Dark, owner-operated dive bar in Nang Loeng pouring cold beer, Thai brandy, and strong margaritas. Live bands and DJs keep the small, art-filled room loud late into the night, with the overflow spilling out front.

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7. CRU Champagne Bar, Bangkok

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Open-air rooftop bar sitting 59 floors up with unobstructed 360-degree views of the Bangkok skyline. The glowing central bar pours champagne and cocktails as the energy shifts from quiet sunsets to a buzzing late night.

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8. Sala Saneha, Bangkok

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Silom wine bar and independent cinema spread across a restored heritage building. A repurposed vintage safe holds rare Burgundy, while the top floor screens curated films among mismatched lounge seating.

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9. Opium Bar, Bangkok

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Dark, intimate cocktail lounge on the upper floors of a century-old Chinatown shophouse. A tiny two-person elevator opens into black lacquered rooms and a rooftop terrace serving theatrical drinks and late-night small plates.

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10. Sober Record Bar, Bangkok

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Third-floor Song Wat listening bar pouring craft cocktails to a steady rotation of vinyl soul and funk. Seating splits between a warm indoor room and an open balcony where DJs spin records against old town sunset views.

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11. Philtration, Bangkok

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Dimly lit basement cocktail bar hidden behind an antique medicine cabinet. Bartenders mix herb-infused drinks under low beams while live jazz fills the century-old apothecary vault.

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12. The Smiths Bar, Bangkok

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Warm Lat Phrao bar playing 70s soul and jazz exclusively from a deep vinyl collection. Classic cocktails and plates of pasta land on wooden tables while local motorcycle crews settle into mismatched chairs under low amber light.

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13. LESHI BAR, Bangkok

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Pioneering Bangkok lesbian bar pouring zodiac-themed cocktails under a cozy, starry-sky ceiling. Weekend drag shows and late-night karaoke keep the room loud, while the owner actively makes introductions across tables.

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14. Goddess Bar, Bangkok

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Password-protected speakeasy hidden partway up a stairwell in Ari, operating as a strictly women-only lounge. WLW locals fill the 20-seat room for signature cocktails and board games before a night out.

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15. Penthouse Bar + Grill, Bangkok

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Three-story penthouse bar spanning the top floors of the Park Hyatt with panoramic skyline views. Live jazz plays in the double-height cocktail lounge, while a hidden whisky den and open-air terrace serve late-night drinks.

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16. The Sportsman Sports Bar and Restaurant, Bangkok

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Massive two-story sports pub opening early to show global matches across dozens of screens. The sprawling space stays loud with fourteen active pool tables, dart boards, and rounds of draft beer alongside heavy British pub food.

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17. Above Eleven, Bangkok

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Open-air, plant-filled rooftop bar on the 33rd floor with clear sunset views across the Bangkok skyline. Early rounds of Pisco sours and Peruvian-Japanese ceviche give way to late-night DJ sets.

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18. Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, Bangkok

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Intimate, second-floor cocktail bar in Thonglor built around a fluid marble counter. Bartenders work the busy room, breaking down flavor profiles and mixing conceptual drinks that merge two classic recipes into a single glass.

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19. O'Shea's Irish Pub, Bangkok

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Multi-level Irish pub in Sukhumvit pouring pints of Guinness and showing international sports. Wood-paneled booths fill the ground floor, while an elevator runs up to an open-air beer garden on the roof.

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20. Ruby's, Bangkok

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Sleek 16-seat cocktail bar pouring gem-inspired drinks across a dark wood counter. Bartenders talk through the story behind each glass alongside bites of wagyu and tempura oysters.

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21. wasteland, Bangkok

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Hidden cocktail bar up a narrow staircase mixing experimental drinks from kitchen scraps and foraged botanicals. Bartenders talk through the origin of each ingredient in a cozy, slow-paced room full of upcycled furniture.

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22. Bar.Yard, Bangkok

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Lush 40th-floor rooftop bar planted with tropical greenery high above the Bangkok skyline. The space runs from relaxed sunset cocktails and smoky Pan-Latin barbecue straight into late-night Afro House DJ sets.

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23. Bottle Rockets, Bangkok

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Dark craft beer bar tucked into a Silom alleyway, pouring Thai and imported brews from 30 rotating taps. Live acoustic sets run most nights under low lights.

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24. CHUNNPLAY, Bangkok

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Warm second-floor Ekkamai bar pairing rich Wagyu bowls with song-themed cocktails. The room runs late under a disco ball, with weekend DJs playing steady sets for long, relaxed evenings.

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25. Caleo, Bangkok

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High-floor Ritz-Carlton lounge overlooking Lumpini Park. Afternoon tea and dessert trolleys run through the day, before the room shifts into a retro-glamorous cocktail bar pouring craft drinks alongside live jazz.

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26. KIZARU, Bangkok

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Late-night izakaya running on frosted highballs and modern Japanese sharing plates. The minimalist space wraps around an open kitchen sending out hot yakitori and cold beer deep into the evening.

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27. The Pickwick Chronicles, Bangkok

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Two-level Langsuan cocktail bar lined with wooden bookshelves and dim lighting. The lower floor stays quiet for gin cocktails, while the upstairs room brings in live jazz bands.

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28. Rabbit Hole, Bangkok

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Dimly lit Thonglor cocktail bar operating behind an unmarked wooden door. The multi-level, industrial room serves only drinks, with bartenders mixing travel-themed cocktails against a towering Chinese medicine cabinet backbar.

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29. Club Salva : Record Bar, Bangkok

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Intimate Ekkamai record bar tucked downstairs behind a red door. The warm, wood-lined room pours custom fermented cocktails while vinyl DJs spin jazz, disco, and house through a high-end sound system.

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30. ROGUE AFFAIR Cocktail Bar, Bangkok

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Tiny fifth-floor Silom speakeasy pouring classic and spy-themed cocktails in a sleek, 17-seat room. The quiet, dark space rotates its menu to match fictional worlds like James Bond and John Wick.

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31. Bar scofflaws, Bangkok

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Dark, Tokyo-style speakeasy tucked behind an Ekkamai pizza shop with a small Japanese garden sitting directly behind the bar. Bartenders pour highly technical, themed cocktails in an intimate room set to live jazz.

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32. Piti Bar Cafe, Bangkok

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Intimate Bang Kapi neighborhood bar hosting nightly funk, soul, and reggae sets in a cozy, loft-style room. Bartenders mix off-menu drinks on request, with an outdoor patio for smoke breaks – complete with mosquito repellent.

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33. Messengerservice Bar, Bangkok

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Third-floor Old Town cocktail bar turning everyday grocery staples into complex drinks. Bartenders work an open prep counter in the quiet, intimate room, mixing savory cocktails with coriander, tomato, and squid.

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34. Yayyyyy Record Bar, Bangkok

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Renovated Old Town shophouse running as a cafe by day and a low-lit, vinyl-only listening bar by night. DJs spin strict analog sets on a high-fidelity system, keeping the volume low enough for easy conversation over craft cocktails.

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